Flat-fee, tax-loss harvesting financial advisors in Mount Vernon, IL
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you want to reduce your tax bill by selling investments that lost value, a tax-loss harvesting advisor can help you time and execute these sales effectively. Without careful planning, you might trigger unwanted tax consequences or miss opportunities to offset gains.
- Wash sale rules. Confirm how they avoid repurchasing the same or similar investments within 30 days, which would disallow the tax loss.
- Portfolio impact. Ask how they balance harvesting losses with maintaining your desired investment allocation.
- Flat-fee structure. This means you pay a set price regardless of assets managed, which can simplify costs for frequent tax-loss harvesting.
- Local tax considerations. Since Illinois has no tax on retirement income but high property taxes, check how they integrate tax-loss harvesting with your overall tax picture.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Lea A
Series 66
Salem, IL
Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.
Lea Ashby offers expertise in tax-loss harvesting combined with active portfolio management and wealth management, supported by 21 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating from Salem, IL with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, a large firm managing $15.7 billion, she provides negotiable flat fees for financial planning, distinguishing her from advisors with standard AUM-based fees.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $553,528
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Douglas M
Series 63, Series 66
Salem, IL
LPL Financial
Douglas Malan offers expertise in tax-loss harvesting with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for clients in Mount Vernon, IL seeking cost-effective tax strategies. With 22 years of experience at LPL Financial, a large firm providing diverse investment solutions, he also specializes in retirement plans and college savings, serving a broad client base including business owners and high-net-worth households.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Matthew H
CFP®, PFS™, Series 63, Series 65
Mt Vernon, IL
Cetera
Matthew Hefley specializes in tax-loss harvesting and flat-fee financial planning in Mount Vernon, IL, making him well-suited to help manage tax-efficient investment strategies. With 16 years of experience, CFP® and PFS™ credentials, and a focus on high earners approaching retirement, he offers personalized consulting through Cetera's large-firm resources, balancing individual needs with institutional support.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $306,089
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